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Outdoor Channel Presents First Quarter Programming Schedule

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:48:12 PST

TEMECULA, Calif., Dec 23, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Outdoor Channel (Nasdaq: OUTD), America's leader in Outdoor TV, today unveiled its action-packed programming schedule for the first quarter of 2010. Seven brand new shows will debut this winter on the network, covering a broad range of popular outdoor themes and featuring expert talent. The new shows are "Drop Zone TV," "Nosler's Magnum TV," "S.W.A.T. Magazine TV," "Top Truck Challenge," "World Class Bowhunting," "Backroads with Ron & Raven" and "Alaskan."

NSSF Awards $109,500 in Grants to Colleges to Promote Recreational Shooting

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:35:06 PST

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- With an increasing number of college students taking up target shooting at competitive and club levels, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is providing $109,500 in support to ensure that even more young men and women have the opportunity to give shooting a try.

NSSF Launches Improved Web Site

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:19:02 PST

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation proudly announces the launch of an improved, redesigned Web site -- the organization's hub for providing timely news and educational materials to industry members and consumers.

Insight Night Match Adds Slots To Meet Demand

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:16:34 PST

Insight Technology, the title sponsor of the Insight Technology Night Championship at the Day-Night-Day matches, announced that match organizers have added a limited number slots to the match to meet increased shooters demand. The matches will be held at The Range in Oxford, N.C. on Saturday and Sunday, December 12-13 .

Insight Technology Sponsors 2009 GlockTalk.com Sweepstakes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:55:47 PST

Insight Technology announced that it has joined on as a sponsor of the 2009 GlockTalk.com Sweepstakes donating a variety of rail mounted and handheld tactical lights. The GlockTalk.com Sweepstakes prize list is currently valued at over $25,000 but expected to reach in excess of $30,000 by the time of the drawing on December 11, 2009.

Top Gunsmith Scott Folk Joins Apex Tactical Specialties

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:34:13 PST

Custom gunsmith Randy Lee of Apex Tactical Specialties, Inc. announced that Scott Folk, previously of GrayGuns Inc., has joined the company. Folk will be responsible for new parts development, Quality Assurance, action work on modern handguns and the company’s marketing.

H.A.V.A. Hosts Second Annual National Family Day

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:53:49 PST

LONGMEADOW, Massachusetts- Honored American Veterans Afield (H.A.V.A.) hosted the organization's 2nd Annual National Family Day on November 14, 2008 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas. The event was attended by 89 disabled veterans and active duty military personnel from various military facilities in the San Antonio area. These Wounded Heroes also brought another 57 family members to the fun-filled day for a total of 146 participants. Activities included shooting demonstrations, range time, food, prizes and musical entertainment.

Cannon Safe Introduces New Web Home

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:10:06 PST

San Bernardino, California - Cannon Safe Inc., manufacturers of top rated security products with the most competitive pricing points in the industry, proudly announces their new web site www.cannonsafe.com .

Insight Technology’s Ken Solinsky Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 Winner in the Distribution & Manufacturing Category

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:21:40 PST

Ken Solinsky, president of Insight Technology Incorporated, was named the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2009 national winner in the Distribution and Manufacturing category. Now in its 23rd year, the awards recognize leaders and visionaries who demonstrate innovation, financial success and personal commitment as they create and build world-class businesses.

Insight Technology Sponsors Southern California IDPA Series

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:01:40 PST

Insight Technology, the world’s leading provider of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, has been named the title sponsor of the monthly International Defensive Pistol Association (IDPA) matches held in Southern California at the ISI Ranges in Piru. The 2010 matches will be called the Insight Technology IPDA Series and are open to all competitors.

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Earnings of 37¢ per Share and Declares Dividend of 9.6¢ per Share

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:57:17 PST

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. (NYSE-RGR) announced today that for the third quarter of 2009, the Company reported net sales of $71.2 million and earnings of 37¢ per share, compared with sales of $41.8 million and earnings of 2¢ per share in the third quarter of 2008. For the nine months ended October 3, 2009, net sales were $207.1 million and earnings were $1.13 per share. For the corresponding period in 2008, net sales were $123.0 million and earnings were 14¢ per share.

GUN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS FILE LAWSUIT TO STOP SEATTLE BAN

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:12:18 PST

BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation, National Rifle Association and five local residents today filed a lawsuit challenging a new Seattle parks regulation that bans firearms, arguing that the ban violates Washington State’s long-standing preemption statute. They are joined by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and the Washington Arms Collectors.

GUN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS FILE LAWSUIT TO STOP SEATTLE BAN

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:12:18 PST

Team Hornady® Shooter Tate Moots Wins 3-Gun Event

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:21:11 PST

Grand Island, NE - The first annual Adams Arms Ozark 3-Gun Championship, held September 25 - 27, 2009 in Kaiser, Missouri brought out 100 plus shooters, with Tate Moots winning the Heavy Metal Class. Winning all eight stages, shot on natural open terrain was quite a challenge as Mother Nature's unpredictability presented various lighting conditions along with wet and muddy loose gravel for competitors to struggle with.

Insight Technology’s XTI Named Brilliance Award Nominee By OpticsPlanet

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:32:51 PST

Insight Technology, the world’s leading provider of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, announced that the XTI Procyon® LED Tactical Illuminator has been nominated by OpticsPlanet for a 2009 Brilliance Award in the Gun Mounted Flashlight of the Year category.

USFA RODEO AND RODEO II - NOW WITH LOW PROFILE HAMMERS

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:18:56 PST

HARTLEY, TEXAS – Long Hunter Shooting Supply is pleased to announce the introduction of the USFA Rodeo® and USFA Rodeo® II with low profile hammers. The lower contoured hammer makes is easier to reach for the one handed shooter and provides quicker shot to shot strings for the two handed shooter. With the hammer at rest, the sights are still in full view unlike the old style hammer where the sights are hidden. This means you never have to lose the sight picture again after the shot.

Insight Technology Sponsors Night Match at Day-Night-Day

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:11:22 PST

Insight Technology, the world’s leading provider of tactical lasers, illuminators and thermal imaging equipment, will be the title sponsor of the evening portion of the Day-Night-Day match being held December 12-13 at The Range in Oxford, N.C. The Insight Technology Night Championship will be held on the evening of Saturday, December 12 and limited to 80 shooters.

Firearms Industry Applauds Introduction of Fishing and Hunting Heritage Bill

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:24:25 PST

NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms, ammunition, hunting and shooting sports industry, applauded the introduction of legislation, the Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act (HR 3749), to greatly enhance the ability of federal land managers to provide, promote and plan for recreational uses that balance the needs and interests of all outdoor enthusiasts.

Taurus and Rossi Announce Addition of Sales Rep Group

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:17:48 PST

MIAMI - Taurus® International and Rossi Firearms are pleased to announce the addition of Jim Ferry & Associates to its sales representation force. Jim Ferry & Associates will represent Taurus and Rossi in the western United States.

Green Named Central Law Enforcement Sales Manager For Insight Technology

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:47:34 PST

LONDONDERRY, NH (October 2009) Insight Technology, the leading developer and manufacturer of illumination, laser aiming and thermal imaging solutions for the military, law enforcement and commercial markets, announces that Chris Green has joined its law enforcement sales team.

STURM, RUGER ANNOUNCES THE NEW RUGER® 10/22VLEH TARGET TACTICAL RIFLE

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:12:00 PST

Southport, CT: October 5, 2009 – Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. (NYSE:RGR) announces the Ruger 10/22VLEH Target Tactical rifle, a new version of the 10/22T Target rifle that provides many of the features offered in the Hawkeye® Tactical bolt-action rifle.

NSSF Urges Supreme Court to Support First Amendment Use of Hunting and Fishing Images

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:59:22 PST

NEWTOWN, Conn.—With the U.S. Supreme Court slated to hear arguments tomorrow in the United States v. Stevens, No. 08-769, the National Shooting Sports Foundation encourages the court to support the First Amendment rights of all media to show images of hunting and fishing.

THE MAKO GROUP OFFERS ONE-OF-A-KIND SHOTGUN STOCK SOLUTIONS

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:08:33 PST

FARMINGDALE, NEW YORK, USA, October 1, 2009 – The Mako Group, a leader in marketing and distributing weapons accessories, announces our new line of Remington and Mossberg shotgun stocks. All three types of unique stocks, (1) folding, (2) folding collapsible and (3) shock absorber collapsible, are solutions to the market’s numerous requests. Each stock is designed to be very tough and robust, with superior features not found anywhere today!

MidwayUSA Launches New Website

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:57:20 PST

MidwayUSA, a catalog and Internet retailer offering Just About Everything for Shooting, Reloading, Gunsmithing and Hunting is excited to announce the launch of a new homepage and website design. These updates are designed to improve navigation and create a more user-friendly shopping experience for the Customer.

Gunsite Fall Training Available

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:05:57 PST

Gunsite Academy has announced their classes and class dates for this fall.

Introducing IMR® 8208 XBR super powder

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:43:53 PST

Shawnee Mission Kansas- IMR® Legendary Powders introduces a new super powder, IMR 8208 XBR. IMR 8208 XBR is a remarkably advanced technology propellant perfected for the greatest match, varmint and sniper rounds known today---223 Remington/ 5.56mm, 308 Win./7.62 mm, 6mm PPC, 204 Ruger, 6mm BR, 22-250 Remington and similar calibers.

Outdoor Channel With a new 'Gear Up and Go!' Sweepstakes

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:33:27 PST

Temecula, Calif., Oct. 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Outdoor Channel (Nasdaq: OUTD), America's leader in Outdoor TV, today announced that for the month of October, the network is hosting its third annual "Gear Up and Go!" Sweepstakes, an opportunity for viewers to win great outdoor oriented gear and help affiliates "gear up" their local sales teams. More than 250 participating cable systems nationwide, representing more than 15 million subscribers, have signed on for this cross-platform promotion.

Team Hornady Shooter Max Michel Wins 5th USPSA National Title

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:21:10 PST

Grand Island, NE - Returning to the hot and dry desert of Las Vegas, Nevada, Team Hornady Shooter, Max Michel, won the 2009 U.S. Practical Shooting Association National Championship for his fifth time with a winning score of 1,409 points. Attacking 16 aggressively designed stages that required fast and accurate shooting, Max relied on Hornady's 124 grain XTPTM bullets hand loaded for his custom 38 Super for a winning result.

Quality Products Draw Koenig to Team Hornady®

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:45:09 PST

Grand Island, NE - Hornady® Manufacturing, recently added a new member to its family of precision driven Team Hornady Shooters, Doug Koenig, competitive shooter. Both Doug and Hornady understand what it takes to consistently be the best so it's a natural partnership.

STI Euroteam/Team Hornady sweeps Standard Division at IV Open Delta Cup 2009

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:40:27 PST

(Belgrade, Serbia) - STI Euroteam/Team Hornady swept the Standard Division of the 2009 IV Open Delta Cup, September 4 - 6, in Belgrade, Serbia. Juan Carlos Jaime Diaz of Spain shot first place, Gregory Midgley of Germany shot second, Ralf K. Jensen of Denmark shot third, and Fabrizio Pesce of Italy shot eighth, for a team score of 5732.1635 - 677 points higher than second place, and 750 points above the third place Delta SAJ - a club consisting of Serbian special antiterrorist unit members.